Experts Explore Best Treatment & Glucose Monitoring Methods For Type 1 Diabetes

Take Charge Of Your Diabetes

While not nearly as common as Type 2 diabetes, Type 1 still impacts millions of Americans. In fact, almost .5% of the population suffer from this condition, and yet education regarding management strategies can be difficult to come by. With that in mind, the health educators at Valleant have compiled an extensive guide on how to handle all aspects of this disease.

Read the full guide today; visit https://valleant.com/how-to-treat-diabetes-type-1/

Of course, millions still live with the disease every day, despite the barriers to care. Unfortunately, some are more successful at this than others, and Valleant wants to interrogate why that is.

In their guide, they explore the health habits of those who most effectively manage their symptoms, recommendations from experts in the field, and more, all available for free. What did they have to say? Let's find out.

Understanding Type 1 Diabetes

As opposed to Type 2 diabetes, it is seldom possible for Type 1 patients to achieve full remission, given that the condition is chronic and related to the body’s natural production of insulin. Despite this, effective management and monitoring strategies can vastly reduce the impact that the condition has on the lives of those patients.

In the new guide, Valleant lays out both a comprehensive explanation of what Type 1 diabetes is and a range of treatment strategies intended to mitigate the risks that the condition can pose to overall health. Additionally, they offer some care recommendations for those coping with the mental and physical toll that diabetes can take.

Monitoring Is Key

As they explain, the key to managing Type 1 symptoms is to develop effective monitoring strategies for your insulin levels. While continuous glucose monitoring and finger-prick systems are the most effective way to do this, they also walk us through the process of calorie monitoring and manual glucose calculation using the glycemic index.

The Role Of Diet & Exercise

Their additional guidance goes over exercises that most benefit diabetic patients—specifically those that most benefit overall health without unnecessarily lowering blood glucose levels. They also recommend mindful meal planning as a way to ensure that you are not caught off-guard by unpredictable spikes or dips in glucose levels.

The Future Of Care

In the guide’s conclusion, Valleant looks forward to the most promising recent advancements in diabetes monitoring and treatment technology. Insulin pump therapy may eliminate or reduce the need for manual injection, for example, while new beta cell therapies have shown promise in restoring the body’s ability to self-regulate insulin levels. These technologies are still, however, in early stages of development, and may not be suitable for all patients.

About Valleant

Founded in the 1990s, Valleant aims to provide free educational material regarding the most talked-about health issues to patients everywhere. A full directory of their comprehensive, expertly curated guidance can be found at the link below.

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